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- BREAK YOUR ADDICTION TO SUGAR! - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2009 from Rico ConnorSugar is addicting. Sugar (sucrose) is contained in almost all processed foods. I wonder if the “addicting” trait of sugar and its appearance in almost all processed foods has anything to do with the food industry’s desire to make money. What do you think? The key to controlling your sugar ...
Views: 1616 - 5 Easy Diet Tips That You Can Use Today - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Sean Barker1. Smart Sandwich Hold the mayo in your next tuna or egg sandwich and use plain yogurt instead. With protein and probiotics, the yogurt is a lot better for you and you can hardly taste the difference. 2. Go Nuts Show your heart some love when snacking and reach for a handful of healthy ...
Views: 1553 - Quick, Easy and Healthy Packable Lunches - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from i-Supplements comWith school starting, moms are looking for anything new to pack in their kids lunches. PB&J gets old, fast. Here are some suggestions that will make your child the envy of the cafeteria! Turkey Wrap Take a whole wheat soft tortilla, line it with honey turkey and Colby/jack cheese. You can ...
Views: 2968(3 votes) - Learn the Importance of All Natural Multi Vitamins & Minerals - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from i-Supplements comEveryone by now should know that vitamins and minerals are perhaps one of the most essential supplements we should be incorporating into our daily routines. All natural multi vitamins and minerals are substantial for all walks of life including men, women, children, seniors, athletes, ...
Views: 1903 - Explaining Different Protein Sources - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2009 from James HartExplaining Different Protein Sources Protein supplements have risen to be one of the top selling nutritional supplements in the world. Protein powders used to be reserved for bodybuilders and strength athletes, but like many things that these people have advocated over the years, protein ...
Views: 1313 - Immune Health - Foods & Supplements - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2009 from Ketty JohnsonThe immune system, which is made up of special cells, tissues, organs, and proteins, defends people against germs and microorganisms every day. In most cases, the immune system does a great job of keeping people healthy but sometimes troubles with the immune can lead to illness and infection. To ...
Views: 744 - The South Beach Diet Summarized - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2009 from Chester Ku-LeaWhat is the South Beach Diet all about? The diet was created by Dr. Arthur Agatston, a cardiologist in South Florida who was looking to develop a long-term diet plan for his chronically overweight heart patients. The diet involves building your meals around specific allowable and forbidden ...
Views: 1746 - The Slim-Fast Optima Diet Summarized - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2009 from Chester Ku-LeaEating Plan The Slim-Fast Optima Plan focuses on replacing high-calorie meals and snacks with calorie controlled, nutritionally balanced Slim-Fast meal replacements and snacks so you can reduce your daily caloric intake and lose weight, as well as get the vitamins and minerals your body needs. ...
Views: 3519 - Hardgainer Meal Plans - Nutritional and Planning Advice for Skinny Bodybuilders - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2009 from James McLainIf you are a hardgainer, meal plans should be a central part of your bodybuilding regime. In fact it is precisely because you are a hardgainer you must take not of this because gaining muscle mass is not just about pumping iron (though that is essential), it is also about supplying the body with ...
Views: 2547 - Irritable Bowel Syndrome - 23 Years of Gut-wrenching Pain...Gone with Probiotics - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2009 from Patricia OlsonFrom the age of 20 to 43, I lived with the gut-wrenching pain of Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Pain that sometimes brought me to the bathroom floor in cold sweats. Pain that brought prayers in stores like, "Please, Lord, let me make it. Please, please, please." And emotional pain from ...
Views: 1199 - Why Support the Sustainable Food Movement? - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2009 from Kevin LongEarth’s resources are being used to feed more than six billion people. Activities related to industrial agriculture such as irrigation, usage of pesticides, synthetic fertilizers and the packaging and transportation of food items is also taking a toll on the resources available on the planet. ...
Views: 822(1 vote) - Lean Muscle Gain Diet Tips - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2009 from James HartLean Muscle Diet Tips When looking to gain muscle mass we all know you need to eat more throughout the day to help your body build and repair muscle tissue. But let’s take a bigger view of the situation; why are you bulking up? I would imagine all of you are saying I want bigger muscles, I ...
Views: 1626 - How to Calm an Upset Stomach - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Megan WinegarOkay, I know you aren't seven anymore, but somehow even without the option of running to "Mommy" with a "tummy ache," you still end up with crazy discomfort in your stomach, maybe more frequently than you really think it should happen. However, the difference is that now you know where such ...
Views: 1422 - The Zone Diet Summarized - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2009 from Chester Ku-LeaThe program that is commonly referred to as the "Zone diet" is detailed in the book The Zone: Revolutionary Life Plan to Put Your Body in Total Balance for Permanent Weight Loss by Dr. Barry Sears. Balance is the key focus of Dr. Sears' plan; more specifically, eating the correct ratio of carbs, ...
Views: 1986(2 votes) - What You Need To Know About Weight Control For Children? - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Mark PatrickIn the United States alone, an astounding one fourth of the overall population of teenagers and children are found to be obese. But despite this rate, it is still alarmingly growing. With parents and grandparents catering to their children’s unhealthy eating and bad idling habits, this is not ...
Views: 1837(1 vote) - How To Beat Food Cravings. - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Mark PatrickDo you often find yourself giving in to cravings and completely wrecking your efforts to lose weight or maintain your healthy eating habits? Before you uncontrollably grab for those doughnuts or chips, read this article and learn how you can easily overcome those cravings by using a few simple ...
Views: 2052(1 vote) - Vinegar May Aid Weight Loss - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIt's always nice to hear that something simple can be used to defend against a very complicated disease process. That being the case, here's some nice news: Researchers in Japan have found that plain vinegar can help in the breakdown of fat deposits. Vinegar is a mild solution of acetic ...
Views: 1485(1 vote) - Two Amazing Fruits Slash Cardio-Vascular Risk - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe fruit of the Amla tree, called Indian Gooseberry or Amalaki, along with the Pomegranate fruit, have a long history as potent Ayurvedic medicines that have recently become the focus of many scientific studies. Both are potent antioxidants for the cardio-vascular system that seem to stand ...
Views: 1893(2 votes) - The Four Facets of Optimal Eating - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2009 from Intent.com Authors"Part of me wants to go back in time...creating a golden world of fresh food, gorgeous ingredients, wholesome food with flavor. Where people laugh and are really happy as they eat." --Restaurant critic Patricia Wells In Ageless Body, Timeless Mind, Deepak Chopra writes, “The most significant ...
Views: 1313(1 vote) - How to Optimize Your Nutrition for Vibrant Health - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsConfused about what “good nutrition” is? You shouldn’t be – we now know what works and what doesn’t. In a moment, I will share 5 simple tips to help you optimize your nutrition and achieve vibrant health, but first let me clear up a few misconceptions. Despite the “conflicting” scientific ...
Views: 1454(1 vote) - Seven Suggestions for Healthy Eating - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsHow are you treating the temple that your spirit lives within? Each one of us living on earth is a spirit living within a material/physical body. The body is the temple within which the spirit lives during a life on earth. Some of us treat our bodies well while others do not. Food is the ...
Views: 1448(1 vote) - Weight Watchers Diet Summarized - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2009 from Chester Ku-LeaDIET PLAN Weight watchers helps you make positive changes to lose weight and keep it off. There are two new and improved Weight Watchers TurnAround plans where you choose the approach that fits you best. Both approaches allow you to eat real food, and there’s no need to purchase pre-made or ...
Views: 1548(2 votes) - ***Best Source of Whole-Food, Naturally Processed Fish Oil? Wild Alaskan Salmon Oil of Course! - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Christine Dreher, CCN, CCHWe know that Wild Alaskan Salmon is one of the healthiest fish we can eat for our health and that it provides one of the best sources of Essential Fatty Acids EFA). So what would be the best source for a pure and naturally processed fish oil supplement? Wholemega's Wild Alaskan salmon fish oil, ...
Views: 6328(8 votes) - Summer - A Time to Revisit Vegetables - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsGive thanks for summer – a time of healthy eating! There are fresh veggies in the garden, farmer’s markets are open on the weekend and there is no excuse to increase your fresh fruit and vegetable consumption. Try this summer coleslaw recipe – a departure from the usual. Strawberry ...
Views: 1290(1 vote) - Thoughts For The Perfect BBQ - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsConsider these summer standouts for your holiday bbq! Hydration cocktails – a great way to balance the effects of alcohol and sodium Coconut Bliss Ice Cream: a sure crowd pleaser! No one will notice they aren’t having dairy or refined sugar! Organic Berries: Organic matters – try frozen ...
Views: 1334(1 vote) - Eating for Mental Health - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMany people seeking help for mental health issues look first to chemical intervention in the form of a medication. There is another chemical intervention which you can utilize yourself - your diet. Having a healthy diet is crucial when trying to fight for your mental health, especially where ...
Views: 1682(1 vote) - Sugar, by Any Other Name, is Not As Sweet - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsEven though many sweets, whether made from honey or molasses, fructose, sucrose, agave, cane sugar, beet sugar or high fructose corn syrup, may have the same number of calories per teaspoon, they do have differing properties. Sweet in and of itself is not such a bad thing. We’re even ...
Views: 1334(1 vote) - Why are These Refreshing Smoothies Ideal for Your Health and Energy (and Superior to Juicing)? Part 1: Vegetable Smoothies - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMachines that grind fresh raw fruits and vegetables into juices seem to be everywhere these days: in the stores, on television, pictured in books. It’s a sign that people want to include healthier foods in their diets and reap the benefits of the vitamins, minerals, and enzymes in fresh ...
Views: 1486(1 vote) - Eat Healthy: Be Political - An Interview with Dr. David Kessler author of The End of Overeating - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIf cake is your BFF (best friend forever), if the call of Cheeto sends you into an orange-stained spin, if you start to drool at the mere mention of Cinnabon, and/or if you are mad at yourself for giving in and diving into a vat of chocolate, then pull up a chair and start clicking for an ...
Views: 856(1 vote) - 11 tips that I'm using to "Eat very right." - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsFor this month, I've resolved to “Eat very right.” I wouldn’t be able to eat this right forever – and I wouldn’t even try -- but I decided to take a boot-camp of approach to cleaning up my eating habits. 1. No sweets. Not even a bite. I gave up my beloved Tasti D-Lite – ah, I miss it. I’d ...
Views: 1022(1 vote) - Fish Oils vs. Flaxseed Oil - Which is the Healthier Oil? - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2018 from Healthy Oil GuyIf you have to choose between fish oils and flaxseed oil, how do you know which is the healthier oil for you? When you compare the two oils side by side you find that they both provide an excellent source of omega 3 fatty acids. Flax seed oil is one of the few plant-based sources of the omega ...
Views: 1805(1 vote) - Feeling Famished - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowHow you feel about a certain food item that you choose to include in your lifestyle and the role that it plays in regard to your thoughts and feelings for this particular food item goes much deeper than just the item and label itself. Stamping a particular food in your life with a tag ...
Views: 1251(1 vote) - Omega-3 and Omega-6: Striking the Right Balance - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2009 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampDo you remember when you were young and your parents forced you to take ?sh oil by the teaspoon, saying that it was good for you? Guess what? They were right! Omega-3 and Omega-6 are called essential fatty acids (EFAs) and are poly-unsaturated fats. Since your body cannot manufacture EFAs, ...
Views: 2166(1 vote) - The Nutrition Powerhouse We Laugh At - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Bette DowdellSuper foods, by definition, have more nutrition per ounce than your average health food. Most health foods strut around, proud as a peacock of their power and glory, but when a super food shows up, they fold up their tails and take a back seat. Now, I’m talking a real super food. Some people ...
Views: 1580(1 vote) - Sick all the Time? You Probably Have gluten Sensitivity.. - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Kerri KnoxCeliac Disease (CD) is an autoimmune disease caused by a genetic inability to digest the protein portion of many common grains- including those in wheat. This undigested part of the grain, called gluten, is then attacked by the body's own immune system, causing inflammation and damage to the ...
Views: 2526(2 votes) - Candida Albicans: It May Not Be What You Think it Is! - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Kerri KnoxCandida Albicans is a common yeast EVERYWHERE. It shows up in the environment, on our bodies and in our bodies. It competes for space with 'good' bacteria on the skin and anywhere that it is warm and moist in the body- such as the mouth, constantly wet skin and the genitals to name a few places ...
Views: 2602(1 vote) - Hospital Laboratory Magnesium Testing Only Catches a Fraction of Magnesium Deficiencies - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Kerri KnoxMagnesium is the second most abundant ion inside of cells and, along with calcium, is critical in regulating the electrical activity of the body, including ALL muscle contractions, heart beats and brain activity. Magnesium is also a crucial factor in over 300 enzymatic reactions that require the ...
Views: 1835(1 vote) - Boosting the Immune System Through Foods We Eat and Don’t Eat - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2009 from Healthy HepperBoosting the Immune System Through Foods We Eat and Don’t Eat: Foods that Increase your Immunity so that your Body can Fight Disease "Nutrition plays an important part in maintaining immune function," explains George L. Blackburn, M.D., Ph.D., associate director of the division of nutrition ...
Views: 2431(4 votes) - Vitamin D Protects Against Dangerous Blood Clots in the Legs - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Kerri KnoxMore good news about Vitamin D AGAIN! With March being National Deep Vein Thrombosis Awareness Month (I'm not making this up!), you would think that a study showing that prevention of Deep Vein Thrombosis, also called DVT, through sunlight exposure would have captured some attention. But for ...
Views: 6402(2 votes) - Age Related Hearing Loss Does NOT Have to Be a Part of Getting Old - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Kerri KnoxCurrent thinking has us believe that age-related hearing loss is an inevitable consequence of getting older, but is it really? Hundreds of studies from around the world show severe vitamin deficiencies as causes of this loss. Even more importantly replacing the missing vitamins improved the ...
Views: 2355(2 votes) - Do Cholesterol Lowering Medications Work Simply Because They Raise Vitamin D Levels? - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Kerri KnoxHere's an interesting little fact. Studies show that statins, the class of drugs widely prescribed to lower cholesterol levels, have the effect of INCREASING vitamin d levels. Now, there is plenty of evidence that Vitamin D decreases risk of heart problems and that the vast majority of ...
Views: 1743(2 votes) - Taking Protein Out of the Gym and Into the Kitchen - How to Help Improve Your Overall Health With A High Quality Protein Drink - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThought protein drinks were only good for people at the gym? Do you believe that we are eating too much protein in our diets already? Think again! Contrary to popular belief that there is too much protein in adult diets already, up to 41% of adult men and women have dietary protein ...
Views: 834(1 vote) - I Think I'm Eating Japanese, I Really Think So! - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsContrary to popular belief, Japanese cuisine does not consist only of Sushi, and it definitely does not involve a chef behind a large hot plate chopping and throwing meats and seafood around for entertained customers. Japanese food is more than that. I should know, because I grew up in ...
Views: 867(1 vote) - Eating Healthy Simply by Replacing X with Y - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsContrary to what you may believe, eating healthy does not have to require a drastic lifestyle change. You can eat the same things you always eat--just start buying a healthier version of it. Have gustatory substitution ideas not covered in the list? Feel free to share them in the comments below! ...
Views: 740(1 vote) - This Week on Intent: Tell Us How to Eat Healthier - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThis week on Intent, we want to hear your tips, tricks and advice on eating healthier. Should we plan ahead our meals? Is it a matter of preparing ourselves emotionally when the munchies strike? Whether you keep a food journal or you simply want to share some healthy snack recipes, we want to ...
Views: 636(1 vote) - 5 Reasons to Try a Protein Shake - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe concept of drinking a Protein Shake may have you conjuring up images of big, overly built body builders, with their muscles and veins popping in every direction as they chug some goopy, raw egg mixture. Protein shakes, however, have come a long way in the last five to ten years and can be a ...
Views: 1222(1 vote) - Effective Treatment for Multiple Sclerosis that is practically free... - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Kerri KnoxMultiple Sclerosis is a horrible disease with few treatment options except hope. It often strikes at a young age and leaves the afflicted unable to care for themselves when they should be in the prime of their lives. It gets its name from the ‘sclerosed’ appearance that the fatty outer layer of ...
Views: 1649(1 vote) - Simple and Inexpensive Magnesium better than drugs at Protecting Brain - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Kerri KnoxMagnesium is a powerhouse. It is inexpensive and is used to treat a vast array of medical problems, often better than any drugs or medical procedures available. The latest feather in magnesium’s cap is its newly discovered ability to protect the brain and improve the neurologic outcomes of ...
Views: 1362(1 vote) - Vitamin D levels in Kids SO low that Rickets is back! - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Kerri KnoxKids get so little Vitamin D these days, that Rickets- a disease that was thought to be virtually eradicated over 50 years ago in developed countries- is back again. Rickets, with it's characteristic bowed legs from improper bone hardening, is caused by a simple nutritional deficiency. Yet ...
Views: 1607(1 vote) - Garlic - What are the Benefits? - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Marjorie GeiserMany people take garlic, either in supplement form, or in their diet, for its health benefits. Garlic is promoted for improved immune system, improved cardiovascular health, and perhaps even cancer prevention. But what does the science say and can it really benefit you? And, if it doesn’t really ...
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